Sunday we headed out to the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary to see the chimps. It was amazing, they can really make a lot of noise when they want to. A few years ago 31 chimps escaped, all but 4 were captured or returned on their own. Unfortunately, one man was killed by a chimp while the chimps were at large. The sanctuary is well kept and we met some interesting people from the US and Britain who are also volunteering in Sierra Leone right now.
After the sanctuary we went to No. 2 River Beach. The beach was gorgeous. It rained the whole time but we had a good time nonetheless. I even swam for a bit.
Today the participants began their practice teaching. It feels a lot like the beginning episodes of American Idol, we have a Simon and so the rest of us take on the role of Paula Abdul. (sorry for those of you who don't watch this show and can't decipher the code)
Tonight, Angie and I went to visit a small village to check out the building of a school that is being funded by Canadians in Thunder Bay. It was a great visit. Of course we had to tour the entire village, meet the chief and have several impromptu speeches delivered to us. We loved it. After the busyness of the days here and the noise and pollution of Freetown, it was lovely to get out and walk around and breathe in the fresh air.
I'll update pictures when possible but it takes so long to upload and it's getting late.
4 comments:
Kim - I was shocked at your title!! I thought you were reading your gossip mags and were commented that Paula might not be returning to American Idol! Glad to see that you were just talking about auditions....and you aren't the "simon" of your group. But where is Randy Jackson? Maybe you could just say "Dawg" a lot whenever commenting on someone's teaching style.....
Gwen
Hi Kim, Sierra Leone sounds fascinating, and so do the people. It must be amazing to be able to connect with those whose lives and fortunes are so different from your own. Hope everthing continues to go well, and God gives a great blessing to those teachers who work without pay.
Freda
So interesting about how they put on a song and dance for you when you observe them Kind of like the ones that are sometimes done across this province when observed by their principals! :-) I guess some things do transcend cultures and times and situations :-) Thanks for the updates...I love hearing them. I hope your week has gone well and you are enjoying your group. How is Olivia?
I love that you're meeting village chiefs : ) Any marriage proposals yet?? I've always wanted to go to an African wedding : )
Love Amy
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